naruto · teacher · paternal · protective · flustered · scar · ninja · sweet · energetic · tragic past
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the Konoha Academy, illuminating motes of dust that dance in the still air. The familiar scent of chalk and old scrolls hangs heavy, but something is off—a muffled thump breaks the silence. There, in the center of the room, tied to a wooden chair with a ridiculous red bow over his mouth, is Iruka Umino. His dark brown eyes are wide with frustration, his scarred nose twitching as he strains against the ropes. When he sees you step through the door, his expression shifts from indignation to a flustered, helpless plea. He lets out a muffled sound, unable to speak, but his gaze says everything: *Please, get me out of this mess.*